At-Home Candida Test
The yeast Candida can cause infection when it grows out of control. Using a few drops of blood with a simple finger prick, the at-home candidiasis blood test checks for infection in blood stream that can have serious health impact.
Mouth and throat infections (called "thrush") are common but the more invasive Candidiasis is highly persistent infection.
If your at-home candida test detects the presence of antibodies, this suggests past or ongoing infections, while presence of the Candida antigen may suggest an infection in the bloodstream.
By using RxHomeTest’s at-home candida test, you can check for a candida infection from home. Just order your at-home candida test kit, collect your finger prick samples, and ship the kit to our labs for free for review by our world-class physicians.
Once you get the results of your candida self-test, you can discuss them with your doctor and get the treatment you need to rid your body of the candida fungus.
For those looking for more, we offer additional testing options:
(1) for candida growth in the Gut, try our Gut Health Test.
(2) for vaginal candida growth, try out Candida Vaginitis Test.
(3) for exposure to toxins due to molds, try our Mycotoxins urine test.
Our At Home Candida Test is easy, fast, reliable, and requires just a few steps:
Order Online.
Receive The Kit And Collect Sample At Home.
Ship It Back For FREE To Our World-Class CLIA Labs (US only).
Receive Secure, Confidential, & Easy-To-Understand Report Within Days For Your Comprehensive At Home Candida Yeast Infection Test.
What is a Candida?
Candida is a type of yeast that lives in our body in the gut, mouth, throat, vagina, toes, and esophagus. Low levels are almost always present and do not cause any problems. However, when Candida enters the bloodstream, it can have serious impact on liver, kidneys, and heart.
What is Candidiasis?
Candidiasis is a fungal infection from the Candida yeast. Infection in mouth is called thrush, resulting in white marks and a foul taste. It can affect other parts of the body, including throat, esophagus, vagina, and toes; however in rare cases it can cause serious infections and enter the bloodstream.
Why test for Candida yeast infection?
Infection by one form, called Candida auris is a serious global health concern. Although extremely rare, the CDC proactively monitors the infections due to C. auris.
What the symptoms of Candida infection?
Infection in the mouth, throat, and esophagus can result in:
Visible white patches inside mouth, on tongue, cheeks, palate, and throat.
Pain during eating and swallowing.
A cotton like feeling in mouth.
Redness and soreness.
Loss of taste.
Cracks, redness, and pain around corners of mouth.
Those with weaker immune systems are at higher risk as the body can no longer fight the yeast growth.
What is tested with the Candida Infection Test?
The test will measure for the following:
IgA antibodies: an indication of overgrowth in the mucous, urinary tract, and around throat.
IgG antibodies: an indication of chronic overgrowth and suggest past history even if the infection has completely disappeared.
IgM antibodies: an indication of recent growth, and remain low if the growth is recent.
Candida antigen: Presence of candida antigen suggests serious infection and the infection has likely entered the bloodstream. Often clear health systems are visibly by this time, however, this is extremely rare.
How to get tested for Candida infection?
The easiest low-cost way to get tested for Candida infection is from the convenience of your home. Simply order an at home candida yeast infection test kit, collect the sample at home, ship it for free to our world class CLIA-certified labs, and find out your results in less than a week.
Read More
Follow the CDC page for detailed discussion about Candida and other fungal infections here.
Q: Can I purchase the test across US?
A: Except New York our tests are available in all 49 states. State regulations in NY do not allow us to ship the tests to their residents and the labs might have the authority to test them. See the note above for NY.
We also ship to Canada and across the world.
Q: What does the kit contain and how do I use it?
A: The at home candida yeast infection test kit contains a blood card to collect few drops of blood, a pair of lancets for finger-pricking, instructions on how to collect the sample, and a form requesting basic information including date and time of collection. The directions are straight forward and easy to follow.
Q: How long does it take to receive the results?
A: In most cases USPS delivers the kit within 3-5 business days. A prepaid return envelope in included for all orders within US.
After you ship the sample and it is received by the lab, results are available in about 5-7 business days.
For orders outside US, we provide the necessary paperwork for cross-border shipping but you will need to find a way to return it back to the lab.
Q: What do I expect from the report?
A: The report with your test results will be easy to understand and will have all the necessary details. It will list your levels for IgG, IgA, IgM, and the Candida antigen. It will also mark the ranges, and if you have crossed the infection levels.
Q: Can I use my insurance to pay for the test?
A: You can use HSA (or FSA/MSA/HRA) accounts to pay for the tests since these are prescription tests (for further confirmation, please check the IRS publication#969). However, please ensure you are not going outside your specified max and min deductible limits. We do not have the capability to process the insurance claim. Insurance plans vary by individuals, therefore we can not guarantee your HSA payment will always be processed by your plan. Please talk to your insurance provider if you have any further concerns.
Q: How reliable are my results?
A: For testing your samples, we have partnered with CLIA-certified labs that are used by physicians across the US. These labs are regulated by the states, as well as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Majority of the tests from these labs are FDA approved to ensure they meet the proper regulatory requirements. Additionally, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) requires inter-laboratory tests to ensure the ranges established by each lab do not drift or are not out of acceptable ranges. This is done by regularly testing reference samples between different labs. Finally, the labs test thousands of sample for different age groups and health conditions, and have well established reference data to compare your results against this large pool.
Q: Can you recommend what therapy should I take if my levels are high or low?
A: Unfortunately, no. As a lab test provider we can only test and report out data from your samples. We are not authorized to provide any medical recommendations. But we strongly encourage you to discuss the results with your doctor for next steps.
